Seems like basic stuff to oil the seal before doing a filter, pure laziness not doing it! I'm hoping mine isn't as difficult when I service it next week!
Started to fit my hybrid today only got at it for an hour before i got called out but got it off and everything swapped over so should be a simple fit again in the morning hangover permitting.
So much for a simple fit again with the turbo. Fitted this morning and just couldnt get the decat flange to seal right on the turbo it was either tight at the bottom and not the top and i could slightly move the gasket or the other way round so ended up pulling the threads on the turbo trying to get it pulled in to seal Anyway turbo off again along with the manifold and decat pulled up out the top fixed the threads and bolted together on the floor and the flange isnt flat i had my suspicions of this when fitted the decat originally but thought it was in my head because i couldnt see the bottom when fitted. So tomorrow il have to get the flange skimmed and try it all again. What a pain in the ass it has turned into i knew it came apart to easy
Oil, oil filter, air filter and spark plugs changed. First time I've serviced it under my ownership. Oil filter was a right ballache but managed to use a chain wrench bit by bit and it came off, why Renault decided to put it there I'll never know! Was also the first time I've ever changed spark plugs on any car! Wasn't difficult, although the washer out my Halfords spark plug socket kept getting stuck on the top of the plugs so had to drop the plugs in carefully then tighten them up. The old plugs were in a bit of a state too! Gapped the new ones to 0.6mm even though it's a stock car but seems to run absolutely fine. Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk
Wash time, done twice as covered in diesel and salt. Wheel wash and tyre dress. Hoover and dust. Fitted my new wind deflectors. Was missing the option to open the window in the rain. Plus the megane is notorious for instant fog up for no reason...
Saw some bloke on YouTube fit a set of jets for the intercooler on his fiesta st. So I thought I'd have ago on the R26
Driver's side dipped bulb stopped working so fitted some osram night breaker laser xenon d1s bulbs. Removed the wheels and front arch liners and was fairly easy to fit. Not cheap at £136 for a pair but so much better than the osram Xenarc bulbs I had. Lights up the road nicely without dazzling other drivers.
Got mine from: https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/d1s-osram-night-breaker-laser-xenarc-next-generation.html £139.99 free postage. Euro car parts did them for about £176 but couldn't supply same day so ordered on-line.
Cheers lad. I’ll get ordering some asap as one of mines on its way out started to go pink Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Just replaced my ignition coil connectors as they had zip ties making sure they didn't come off. Bought some of the Toyota Supra connectors off ebay: Toyota 90980-11246 1JZ 2JZ Supra Soarer Coil Pack Connector Loom Plug. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-9...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 They are exactly the same as those on my R26. My plugs were so brittle and the swap only took 5 mins for all four plugs. Managed to pop out the white centre of the plug with a small screwdriver and the rest of the black plastic internals were so brittle they just broke off as I pushed the tab to release the metal terminals. Terminals slid out easily from the old plug. Then it was remove the white bit from the new plug, push the terminals back in (remember which one is top/bottom), slide in the white bit and plug it back onto the ignition coil. Didn't have to use the new metal terminals/seals as the old ones came out so easily. Wish all jobs were as easy. https://photos.app.goo.gl/41HrqAnJiBFkYASR7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/qs16b1iXdhTY32cq7
Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Gearbox Oil and soaked and rinsed my panel filter. I put the old paper one in to let the k&n dry over night Ordered a gasket from Renault Manchester for the oil breather plate as the oil weeping has got worse these past few months. They said there was only one in Renaults stock, £24.02 delivered and its booked in with Gary Burnett on the 22nd of March to have it fitted. If any bolts were to snap I’d be fooked
New arms new ball joints new bushes (poly bushed) new track rods and inner rods new linkages and fresh gear box oil replaced the plug for a gold plug. Also have two exhaust hangers to fit as well as fresh engine oil with a gold plug. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Uprated gearbox mount and Powerflex engine mount fitted today, and a MOT. Noticable vibration while idling (lights shaking) and feels tighter. Could be a placebo effect but will know more on the drive to work tomorrow.
Took my R26 to Gary Burnett to have the coil threads Helicoiled and fit a new oil breather gasket. Awesome job and price as usual When I got home I removed some bits off the engine and painted it. Not concourse but nice and neat
Jacked up the front axle, spun the wheels, and listened to my broken LSD. Is this common at less than 3ys old/14k miles?
Gave the r26 a good clean as my dailys been broke lately. Been loving the 20 miles of back roads daily tho [emoji14] Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
Fitted all my carbon fibre bits I’d had made looking wicked massive improvement to the interior. Also stripped the engine out the car and painted it ready for forging. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
same as @Ian Hughes fitted some new powder coated bits and painted the rocker cover in black wrinkle paint Engine bay new by matt eaton, on Flickr Engine bay new by matt eaton, on Flickr Wrinkle paint by matt eaton, on Flickr
Painted brakes and suspension and gave it a wax yesterday, pics too big to upload Awesome as usual mate
Changed the gearbox oil in my 250 Cup. Oil that came out looked the same as the new oil but no idea when it was last changed, if ever! Gear change feels smoother though so worth the change.
Fitted pair of Sabelt bucket seats.. Just got harnesses to collect from post office as missed delivery then waiting on half cage coming next week. Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk
Fitted my induction kit and battery relocation kit. Cheers Matt. Looks great and pretty easy to fit thanks to all Matts labelling of the parts and pre-fitting all the battery terminals etc. https://photos.app.goo.gl/G96UG8T5Xvn5jswx9
Today Jim, I went to Celtic Tuning and had my 225 remapped to 278bhp and 276lbs ft. First time on the rollers. Fantastic firm, nothing too much trouble. All this for £295 including vat. Pre and post graphs provided. 10/10.
Would have been better starting a thread, as this section is to show people what you have done, not what you are going to do. I guess if you wanted to paint the the whole engine it would need removing, not sure how else you could? As for painting it, will depend on what finish you want, and loads and loads of guides if you try a search engine...
